Archive for December, 2009

Did the Star of Bethlehem really exist?

Published by
Fiona Veitch Smith
at 10 December 2009 in Christianity. 1 Comment

Star of Wonder?

Did the Star of Bethlehem actually exist? I will look at various theories surrounding the Star of Bethlehem and ask a leading astronomer from Durham University for his views.

Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him.
(Matt 1:2)

Ever since Matthew the Apostle penned these words in the decades following Jesus’ death, the search has been on to link the Star to an actual astronomical event, even though only one of the Gospels even mentions it. Continue reading ‘Did the Star of Bethlehem really exist?’

Loving others as yourself

Published by
Fiona Veitch Smith
at 3 December 2009 in Christianity and Faith Station. 0 Comments

Matthew 22:34 – 39

Love is our natural birthright as a Christian – it’s an internal evidence of the Spirit within us. But the doing is external evidence for the world to see. That is the Fruit of the Spirit. We have love in us because God is Love; it’s getting it out that’s the problem. Continue reading ‘Loving others as yourself’